^{July 13, 2024}

Get Ghosted? Do These 5 Things Then Move On.

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Are recruiters ghosting or ignoring you? It’s super frustrating.

You apply, maybe even interview, and then... crickets.

No response, no updates.

It's like being left on read, but for your career. 

Getting ghosted messes with your confidence and crushes your motivation.

But figuring out why it happens and how to handle it will keep you moving forward.

Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work:

• Non-Stop Follow-Ups: Sure, following up is good, but doing it too much can be annoying. Recruiters are busy, and constant emails might push them away.
  
  
• Giving Up Too Soon: If you stop following up too quickly, you might miss out if the recruiter was planning to get back to you eventually.
  
  
• Radical Changes: Overhauling your entire resume or application strategy because of ghosting is overkill, especially if the issue is minor.

A Better Approach For You:

• Send a friendly follow-up email after a week. Show you're still interested and ask if they need anything else from you.
  
  
• Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Keep applying to other jobs to stay active and positive.
  
  
• Use the downtime to tweak your resume and cover letter. Ask friends or mentors for feedback.
  
  
• Strengthen your professional connections. Sometimes a referral can get your resume noticed.
  
  
• After interviews, send a thank-you note. Mention something specific from the interview to show you were paying attention and are genuinely interested.

Summary

• Polite Persistence: Follow up without being annoying.
• Keep Applying: Diversify your job applications.
• Reflect and Improve: Continuously refine your materials.
• Network More: Use your connections to find leads.
• Thoughtful Follow-Up: Send personalized thank-you notes after interviews.

Want to Dive Deeper?

If you're ready to get the tips and strategies you need to navigate job market challenges like recruiter ghosting, check out my flagship Elevated Careers Career Change Accelerator™.

Your Next Steps

Ready to stop getting ghosted?

Here's what do to next:

1. Write a Follow-Up Email: Create a polite and concise follow-up email template.

2. Apply Broadly: Apply to at least five new job openings this week.

3. Seek Feedback: Have a friend or a mentor review your resume.

4. Network: Reach out to three professional contacts for job leads or referrals.

The key to turning silence into opportunities is to stay proactive using these strategies.

I hope you'll give this a try!

See you next week.